Clematis integrifolia 'Saphyra Violetta' - Clematis

The Clematis 'Saphyra Violetta' is a new variety from the excellent Saphyra series, with a straight, compact habit and large velvet violet flowers. They are darker than those of Saphyra Indigo. It blooms generously throughout the summer. The foliage completely disappears in winter and re-emerges in spring, with many leafy stems that arise directly from the stump. Its modest growth, highly accommodating nature, and abundant flowering make this clematis ideal for container gardening and small gardens. It is also an excellent companion for perennials or low-growing bushes. 

The genus Clematis belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. The Clematis 'Saphyra Violetta' (Cleminov 32) is a horticultural variety. It is derived from the Clematis integrifolia, a robust herbaceous clematis native to southern Europe. It is a relatively non-climbing herbaceous perennial with long leafy stems, forming a bushy clump not exceeding 1 m (3ft) in height, with a spread of 70 cm (28in). More or less slow to establish, the plant roots deeply in the soil before showing exponential growth in the following years. Each spring, a multitude of stems emerge directly from its base. They bear small, entire, ovate to elliptical leaves of a slightly olive-green colour. The flowers generously bloom from June to September. They are star-shaped, composed of 4 to 5 quite wide and undulate petals, with a velvety texture and a dark violet colour, traversed by dark violet veins. They are 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5in) wide and hide deep pink stamens in their throat. This variety tolerates drought well once well-established and is not prone to diseases. Saphyra Violetta adapts to a variety of soils and climates. 

Plant Clematis 'Saphyra Violetta' alongside your white, red, pink, or purple roses to accompany their flowering and fill in their sometimes bare base. Clematis represents a diverse genus, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. Thanks to its herbaceous growth habit, the excellent variety 'Saphyra Violetta' will thrive in a pot on a balcony. In the garden, it will pair well with abelias, deutzias, and dwarf lilacs. Or it can spread on the ground, for example, on a slope invaded by perennial peas, variegated ivy, perennial salvias, small-flowered periwinkles, and many others.